Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for January 21, 2022
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January 21, 2022: If all NATO countries send troops to protect Ukraine, 55% of voters believe the United States should also send troops. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 21% disagree and 24% are not sure.[1]
Thirty-three percent (33%) believe the United States should go it alone, while 32% are opposed.[1]
The survey, conducted just before President Biden’s press conference on January 20, 2022, found that 65% believed it likely that Russia would invade Ukraine.
After being informed that Russia has warned against a future expansion of NATO, 46% believe NATO should invite Ukraine to join the alliance. Fifteen percent (15%) are opposed and 39% are not sure. Eighty-one percent (81%) of voters believe it is important for the United States to play a leading role in global affairs and international policy.[1]
Rather than trying to maintain our status as the world’s leading superpower, 27% think the United States should share global leadership with China and Russia.[1]
Overall, 42% of voters have confidence in President Biden as Commander in Chief, and 54% do not.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
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